Motorcycles on NHTSA December 2003 Recall List

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.Models: Honda FSC600 (Silver Wing)
Years: 2002-2003Number Potentially Involved: 4,997Dates of Manufacture: November 2001 - February
2003Defect: On certain motorcycles, excessive clearance
between
the lower handlebar clamp and handlebar holder creates stress
that can eventually
cause the handlebar to loosen or detach, resulting in a loss of
steering control,
which could lead to a crash. Remedy: Dealers will install two lower handlebar
clamps, add washers
between the lower clamps and handlebar holder, and install new
locknuts.
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on
January 26,
2004. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

[NHTSA Recall No. 03V513]

American IronHorse Inc.

Models:

American IronHorse Classic

Years: 2002-2004

American IronHorse Legend

Years: 2002-2004

American IronHorse Outlaw

Years: 2002-2004

American IronHorse Ranger

Years: 2002-2004

American IronHorse Slammer

Years: 2002-2004

American IronHorse Stalker

Years: 2002-2004

American IronHorse Tejas

Years: 2002-2004

American IronHorse Texas Chopper

Years: 2002-2004

American IronHorse Thunder

Years: 2002-2004

Number Potentially Involved: 2,395Dates of Manufacture: August 2001 – November 2003Defect: On certain motorcycles equipped with optional
brake rotor-carriers, the rotor-carriers can crack while in
service and possibly
break, causing partial loss of the brake system or the
potential for rotor-carrier
detachment, which could result in a crash. Remedy: Dealers will replace the rotor-carrier
assembly. The manufacturer
has reported that owner notification is expected to begin
during February
2004. Owners may contact American IronHorse at 1-817-665-2045.

[NHTSA Recall No. 03V521]

Big Dog Motorcycles, L.L.C.Models: Big Dog Chopper
Years: 2003-2004Number Potentially Involved: 1,446Defect: On certain motorcycles assembled with an early
version Rolling Thunder frame, a stress crack could emerge in
the frame, which
could cause a loss of control. Remedy: Dealers will repair the frame. The manufacturer
has
reported that owner notification is expected to begin during
February 2004.
Owners may contact Big Dog at 1-316-267-9121.

[NHTSA Recall No. 03V535]

Buell Motorcycle Company

Models:

Buell XCB12S

Year: 2004

Buell XB9S

Year: 2004

Buell XB9SL

Year: 2004

Number Potentially Involved: 581Dates of Manufacture: June - August 2003Defect: On certain motorcycles, the wire that provides
power to the horn, due to misrouting, can become frayed from
contact with
the horn bracket mounting bolt. As a result, the horn wire may
become exposed,
and when the horn button is pushed, either the horn circuit
fuse or the key
switch fuse can blow. If the key switch fuse blows, the vehicle
can stall,
which could result in a crash. If the horn fuse blows, there
will be a loss
of power to the horn and rear brake light. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct the wire
routing,
if necessary. The manufacturer has reported that owner
notification began
on December 23, 2003. Owners may contact Buell at
1-414-342-4680.

[NHTSA Recall No. 03V494]

Harley-Davidson Motor CompanyModels: Harley Davidson Dyna Wide-Glide
Year: 2004Number Potentially Involved: 23Defect: Certain motorcycles with carbureted engines
have
an angled fuel fitting on the gas tank. These motorcycles do
not meet Harley-Davidson
impact test standards and present a risk of fuel leakage and
fire in the event
of a crash. Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank with the
proper tank.
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began
during December
2003. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

[NHTSA Recall No. 03V510]

Triumph Motorcycles (America)

Models:

Triumph America

Years: 2002-2004

Triumph Speedmaster

Years: 2002-2004

Number Potentially Involved: 5,148Dates of Manufacture: June 2001 – December 2003Defect: On certain motorcycles, if the motorcycle is
dropped
onto the left side, air may enter the rear brake master
cylinder reservoir.
If left unattended, the rear brake may not operate, resulting
in a loss of
control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Dealers will reposition the rear brake master
cylinder reservoir.
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on
December 31, 2003. Owners may
contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.